Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson, co-stars of the upcoming movie Jurassic World Rebirth, have once again caught public attention with a playful display of affection captured in a recent photo. Posted jointly on August 25, the image features Scarlett looking glamorous in sunglasses and a slicked-back hairstyle while Jonathan appears to mock-bite her neck, capturing the affectionate chemistry they share as friends.
Despite the intimate vibe, this playful PDA does not signal a romantic relationship. Scarlett and Jonathan maintain a close friendship, much to the ease of Scarlett’s husband, Colin Jost, who has publicly expressed comfort with the couple’s spirited interactions, assuring fans that these moments are harmless.
Colin Jost Is Unfazed by Viral Displays Between Jonathan and Scarlett
Colin Jost addressed public speculation about the affectionate exchanges between Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson during a July 10 interview with Entertainment Tonight. He noted that Jonathan is openly gay, reducing any perceived threat in their public gestures. Jost said,
“Jonathan is an out gay man—it didn’t seem like the biggest threat,”
adding,
“I think it’s going to be OK. People really blew it out of proportion. If someone kisses their friend hello, it’s pretty nice.”
Adding a touch of humor, Colin said of the red carpet encounters,
“Jonathan and I were at the red carpet like, ‘I guess we have to kiss now? Will that close the loop?’”
Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey Affirm Platonic Affection
Scarlett Johansson has openly described her bond with Jonathan Bailey as purely friendly. On a June 25 appearance on Today, she characterized him as “a lovable guy,” reinforcing the nature of their connection with the statement,
“What can I say? We’re just friendly people.”
Jonathan echoed this sentiment at the New York premiere of Jurassic World Rebirth on June 23, emphasizing a broader view of love beyond romance:
“I believe in being able to show love in all different ways,”
he told Entertainment Tonight.
“And if you can’t kiss your friends… life’s too short not to.”
Hollywood‘s Closest Friendships: A Glimpse into Famous Bonds
The Dynamic Friendship of Cameron Diaz and Nicole Richie
Cameron Diaz and Nicole Richie’s friendship blossomed around shared moments of humor and reenactment. On the Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino podcast in May 2024, Nicole recounted how she once asked Cameron to recreate scenes from her favorite films, describing the experience as generous and playful.
“We were in Chicago and I said to her, ‘Cameron, I need you to give it to me. I need you to get behind the luggage cart and run towards me, towards the airport,’”
Nicole recalled. She added,
“I really think like at a certain point, we were driving past things and I was like, ‘Say this. Say this. Say this.’ And she really just let me have it. It was very generous of her.”
Amy Schumer and Jennifer Lawrence: From Admiration to Close Companionship
The friendship between Amy Schumer and Jennifer Lawrence began with a heartfelt email after Lawrence admired Schumer’s 2015 comedy, Trainwreck. Lawrence recalled to The New York Times,
“I emailed her after I saw Trainwreck and said, ‘I don’t know where to get started. I guess I should just say it: I’m in love with you.’ We started emailing, and then emailing turned to texting.”
Their connection deepened when Schumer invited Lawrence to join her friends in the Hamptons, leading Schumer to praise Lawrence as
“the coolest chick you’ll ever meet”
and “one of the gang” during an appearance on The Daily Show.
The Enduring Bond Between Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini
Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini’s friendship traces back to the 2004 premiere of Man on Fire, where their instant chemistry blossomed into a lasting connection. Lopez described the bond to Entertainment Tonight, saying,
“It was one of those instant chemistry things where you just feel like, ‘I love this person. I love being around this person. This person makes me laugh.’”
When Lopez performed at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, Remini showed her support by texting a heartfelt message:
“I wrote her and said, ‘You know, you’re a girl from the Bronx. Like, what you did today was really inspiring, and it was just beautiful to watch,’”
she told E! News. “Just beautiful.”
Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, and Lisa Kudrow: Friendship Rooted in Shared History
The trio known for their iconic roles on Friends maintain a deep, long-lasting friendship forged during their early years on the show. A source told E! News,
“They grew up together and went through this formidable life experience that was Friends.”
This shared history leads them to regularly connect through happy hours and family events. The same source noted,
“Geographically it’s not hard to be at Courteney’s Sunday dinners or at a pool party at Jen’s house. They all feel incredibly close and always will be.”
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler: Chosen Family Through Comedy
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s friendship, which began in improv training in 1993, has evolved into a familial bond. Poehler described their connection to PopSugar, saying,
“I think that Tina and I are chosen sisters. I think we are chosen family, so I think it’s been fun to experience that thing I never got to experience in real life.”
Their mutual respect and shared experiences have cemented a relationship likened to that of siblings.
Michelle Williams and Busy Philipps: Instant Connection and Lifelong Friendship
Michelle Williams and Busy Philipps first connected on the set of Dawson’s Creek, where Philipps described their friendship to Entertainment Weekly as “love at first sight.” She recalled,
“We had that friend connection. It was just an immediate: ‘Of course we’re drinking wine and smoking cigarettes and getting in bar fights.’ We just had an immediate love for each other that’s continued over the years.”
Their close-knit friendship often features public appearances together, matching outfits, and playful hair color experiments.
Adele and Drake: A New Collaboration Fueled by Friendship
Adele and Drake’s friendship, while newer, is marked by mutual respect and shared musical admiration. Adele expressed to Canada‘s etalk,
“I really want us to do an official remix. I love Drake. I love Drake so much. I even got the coat that’s in the video, I got it delivered the other day, I ordered it. The red one.”
Drake responded with playful commitment, stating,
“I’d do anything with Adele. I’d literally go to Adele’s house right now and do laundry for her.”
Their friendship includes casual hangouts such as dining and bowling excursions in Los Angeles.
Kerry Washington and Eva Longoria: Soul Sisters Supporting Each Other Through Motherhood
Kerry Washington has cited the importance of candid conversations with her close friends during her pregnancy journeys. She told Entertainment Tonight,
“I really do try to have those conversations openly and honestly as possible, especially with my soul sister, with Eva.”
This support was especially meaningful when Eva Longoria welcomed her son Santiago in 2018, calling Washington “basically my doula.”
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon: Lifelong Brotherhood Through Art and Friendship
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon‘s partnership spans over three decades, beginning with their shared passion for acting and filmmaking. Damon shared with Entertainment Tonight in 2016,
“I’ve known him for 35 years, and we grew up together. We were both in love with the same thing—acting and filmmaking. I think we fed on each other’s obsession during really formative, important years and that bonded us for life.”
Despite infrequent screen collaborations, their brotherly bond remains unshaken.
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King: A Friendship Born in a Baltimore Newsroom
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King‘s friendship dates back to 1976 while working at a Baltimore television station, despite their vastly different roles. King recalled to O Interview, “The newsroom hierarchy,” noting that Winfrey was an anchor while King was a production assistant. During a snowstorm, Oprah invited Gayle to stay at her house overnight, and the next day they bonded shopping for sweaters. Winfrey reflected,
“The next day, we went to the mall.”
This gesture marked the beginning of a lasting friendship.
Serena Williams and Meghan Markle: A Friendship Rooted in Shared Experiences
The friendship between tennis champion Serena Williams and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle began during a 2014 Super Bowl event. Meghan reminisced on her now-archived website, The Tig, “We hit it off immediately,” recounting their time together playing flag football, taking pictures, and enjoying casual conversation away from their public personas. Meghan emphasized that their bond involved
“all the good old fashioned girly stuff,”
beyond professional or athletic discussions.
Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams: Life-Long Companionship Beyond Game of Thrones
The friendship between Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams extended far beyond their roles as Stark sisters on Game of Thrones. Williams, who was Turner‘s maid of honor at her wedding to Joe Jonas in 2019, jokingly noted to E! News that the show was
“like one big elaborate thing to find me a best friend.”
She continued with sincerity,
“I’m kidding. It’s been incredible. To have a friend like that on something as wild as this is just like a godsend, really.”
Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Taylor Swift: A Friendship Full of Fun and Family Moments
The friendship linking Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Taylor Swift is punctuated by meaningful family interactions and joyful gatherings. Fans embraced the viral video of Reynolds and Lively enamored with their daughter James hearing Swift‘s track “Gorgeous” at a concert. Lively called the moment
“the true, unfiltered version of our terrible stage parent pride”
during an interview with Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts. The trio regularly meets for celebrations such as Fourth of July parties at Swift’s Rhode Island home, visits to the couple’s residence in New York, and special appearances in music videos.
Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston: From Onscreen Sisters to Offscreen Friendship
Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston have developed a close friendship that began while portraying sisters on the NBC drama, The Morning Show, and extends into their personal lives. Aniston shared with Harper’s Bazaar about their relationship during her 2000 guest arc on Friends:
“I was 23 years old and had just had a baby. I was nursing Ava [Phillippe] on set, and Jen just kept going, ‘You have a baby?’ I was like, ‘I know, it’s weird.’ And I remember her being like, ‘Where are you going?’ And I was like, ‘I’m pumping!’”
Witherspoon admitted to initial nervousness but reflected warmly, “We’ve been friends ever since.”
Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg: An Unlikely and Enduring Friendship
The friendship between Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg began publicly at The Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber in 2015 and has since flourished through their VH1 show, Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party. Snoop described their rapport to LA Weekly, saying,
“She different, ya know, than what I’m accustomed,”
but added,
“But then again she’s so what I’m accustomed to. ‘Cause she people. She just look different and she was born in a different era, but if you hang out with her and chill with her, she just like anybody else.”
He remarked on their connection,
“That’s why it works, because she never says nothing that’s crazy in my ears. It’s always like, ‘Damn, I thought you would say that. OK.’ That’s why we get down, that’s why we connected, Martha. ‘Cause it feels like holy matrimony, and not holy macaroni.”
The Significance of Genuine Friendships in Hollywood
From Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson’s playful display of platonic affection to the enduring bonds shared by legendary duos and groups, these celebrity friendships provide a window into the importance of connection beyond professional collaborations. They reveal that love and loyalty take many forms, whether through laughter, support during life’s milestones, or shared creative passions. As public fascination continues with such relationships, these bonds remind us of the value of authentic connection in a demanding industry. For Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson, their ongoing affectionate friendship proudly embodies this truth, captivating fans as their careers evolve.
